JULY 2024
BASTIAN WALTHIERER + JODI ROSE WEBINAR #01
WEBINAR TIMELINE
JULY
15 Introduce the #ASKtraining platform.
•Understand the purpose of #ASKtraining.
•Identify target groups for the training.
•Familiarise with the contents and topics
available on the platform.
•Explore the functionalities of the
platform
Webinar 01
#ASKtraining -What’s On?
JULY
29 Write and structure engaging content.
•Context and importance of Open
Educational Resources (OER).
•Understand how to structure and layout
written documents effectively.
•Develop skills to write and edit
compelling text for various audiences
Webinar 02
Content Editing and Structure
AUG
12
Principles & tips for visual communication.
•Create visual narratives to enhance
content.
•Importance of quality and licensing images.
•Place visuals correctly in documents.
•Clear captions for images and graphics.
Webinar 03
Clear Visual Communication
AUG
26 Skills promotion in OER and #ASKproducts.
•Improve writing, spelling, and grammar.
•Showcase your skills via #ASKtraining OER.
•Why to. your promote skills and products?
•Design a communications strategy to get
your training out into the world
•Find and engage with your community.
Webinar 04
Show Not Tell - Promote your Skills!
#ASKtraining Webinar Calendar
05
Resources
Tips and Tools
#ASKtraining
What’s On?
01
02
What is #ASKtraining?
The #ASKtraining Planner
Who is it for?
How to design and build your training
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The Module Overview Page
Understand each module and its
resources
04
Create Your Own Training Plan
Homework / Task
Identify key users and target groups
#ASKtraining
https://training.asknet.community
#ASKtraining
Where to find it?
#ASKnet COMMUNITY RESOURCES
PAGE
https://asknet.community/#resources
2024
2023
2025
TARGET GROUPS AND PRIMARY USERS
Open design allows for users outside #ASKnet
Contributors add their skills and knowledge
Trainers access a wide range of modules
Participants easily find references and resources
Access a collection of links to educational resources
Build on their existing skills and knowledge
Connect with like-minded community members
Create their own training and become skilled trainers!
Developed to support #ASKnet members
(contributors, trainers, participants)
PARTICIPANTS USE IT TO:
•Design and organize trainings
•Co-create trainings within #ASKnet
•Represent collective capacities
•Collect Open Educational Resources
•Save time on research, resources, and data
TRAINERS USE IT TO:
#ASKtraining
Who is it for?
Understand + use the
#ASKtraining platform
•Understand Modules: Each module focuses on a
specific topic with related resources.
•Using filters, tags, and the search bar
•Get started with the #ASKnet Training Planner.
•Learn how to customize your training plan, including
titles, descriptions, trainers, and schedules
•Create Your Own Training Plan
INTRODUCTION
What is #ASKtraining?
Easily create and organise your training schedules.
Select modules to build your personalized training.
Includes resources with links to external sources,
including video how to guides, manuals and tutorials.
#ASKtraining Planner
Summary of all modules and preview of resources.
Allows easy navigation through modules using filters
or the search bar to find specific trainings.
Search by tags for thematic categories of training
Module Overview Page
The Two Main Elements
•Gain a comprehensive understanding of
each module and its resources.
•Learn how to efficiently navigate through
modules using filters and the search bar.
•Explore the functionality of the training
planner and how to automatically add
selected modules to your training plan.
Module
Overview
THE MODULE OVERVIEW PAGE
UNDERSTANDING MODULE BOXES
Understanding
module boxes
Modules: Each module focuses on a specific
topic with related resources.
Additional information every Module provides:
•Max Participants
•Difficulty Level
•License
Icons are clickable and serve also as filters.
Modules have tags that categorize them based on their topic
Clicking a tag updates the list of modules with the same tag.
Module Tags
MODULE PREVIEW
Module
Preview
Click the module title to see:
•Learning objectives
•Introduction time
•Minimum required trainers
•Associated resources
•and other related information
Filters, tags & search bar
Filters: Four filter options update
the list of modules dynamically.
•Difficulty Level: Easy, medium, and
advanced levels. Multiple selections ok.
•Max. Participants: Filter based on the
maximum number of participants.
•Multiple options can be selected.
•Tags: Expand to view a list of tags.
•Click to filter modules by selected tags.
Multiple tags can be combined.
•Deselect by clicking again or using ‘All’.
•Search Bar: Type to dynamically filter
modules by titles and content.
•Clear search using ‘Clear Search’ button.
MODULE SELECTION
Module
Selection
Selected modules are inserted into
your training in the Training Planner.
•Click on the circle next to the title to
select modules.
•Click on PLAN YOUR TRAINING to
open the selected modules in the
training planner.
#ASKtraining
Module Page
QUESTIONS?
#ASKTraining
Planner
TRAINING PLANNER
•Get started with the #ASKnet Training Planner.
•Explore the user interface and understand its
functionalities.
•Enter through the Module Overview Page with
preselected modules.
•Learn how to customize your training plan,
including titles, descriptions, and schedules.
•Training Planner (Central Area)
•Main area to plan your training.
•List of modules to add on the left
#ASKNET TRAINING PLANNER
Customise your training plan
How to use the Training Planner
Module Selection (Left Panel)
Dynamic list: Filter modules by tags and
update the list accordingly.
MODULE SELECTION)
Comprehensive list of modules
with filter and search options.
Drag modules from the sidebar
to the training planner.
Drag and Drop Modules to add
using SEARCH BAR
•Dynamically updates the list as you type.
•Filters by titles and content of modules.
Search Bar (Upper Left Corner)
Easily organise your training by search.
Use the ‘Clear Search’ button to reset.
SEARCH BAR
3. THE #ASKTRAINING PLANNER
CREATE YOUR SCHEDULE
Drag and drop modules from the left panel to create your schedule.
Combine multiple tags for broader search results.
Create your schedule
Plan it your way!
Adjust times, modify descriptions,
and specify the order of modules.
Adjust order of Modules
Change the order of modules by
dragging and dropping to adjust
your training schedule design
Break it up!
Specify timing, duration, lunch and
coffee breaks!
PLAN TIMES AND ORDER OF MODULES
Drag and drop to insert breaks (e.g., lunch, coffee).
Adjust duration and rename using the pen icon.
Time Slots
Allows continuation of training on the next day.
Next module starts automatically at 9:00 am.
Edit duration and rename.
Day Break
Time Slots and Day Breaks
Adding, ordering, and timing modules
Rearrange resources within modules by dragging.
Adjust resource duration using the pen icon..
Title, Duration, and Start Time
•Default 15-minute introduction for each training/module.
•Change title, duration, and start time with the pen icon.
Introduction in Training Modules
INTRODUCTION AND RESOURCE DURATION
Introduction and Duration
Dynamic updates to the start time of subsequent
modules + resources
Useful Features: Overview & Summary
Summary
Provides overall duration and module count.
Analyzes participant numbers and minimum
requirements for resources and modules.
Calculates minimum required trainers and
highest difficulty level.
USEFUL FEATURES: OVERVIEW & SUMMARY
Schedule Overview
Automatically generated
Lists all training modules by time and day.
Access by clicking on the arrow icon.
Useful Features: Resource Costs & PRINT PDF
Print PDF
‘Print’ button for generating a hard copy or saving as a PDF.
Best results with Chromium-based browsers (e.g., Brave, Chromium)
USEFUL FEATURES: LISTS & PRINT PDF
List of Resources and Estimated Costs
Summarizes all resources and their costs.
Adjust quantities using the number field or arrow buttons.
#ASktraining
Planner
QUESTIONS?
TASK/HOMEWORK
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03
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Task/Homework:
use at least 4 different Modules
Create Your Own Training Plan
Give your training a title and a short description
•Set a day break.
•Make sure your training has an introduction game
•a breakfast (both days), a lunch break (both days)
•and a 45 min. summary at the end of both days
Add an extra note to one resource to of your modules
Save your training as a PDF & send it to Basti!
REFERENCES & RESOURCES
#ASKnet is supported by r0g_agency (Berlin, Germany) and Hive Colab (Kampala, Uganda) as implementing partners.
#ASKnet 2022-2025 is funded by the German Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ).
#ASKnet stands for Access to Skills and Knowledge network and is a
consortium of community driven organizations with an aim to build a
transformative and sustainable open society and a professional media
ecosystem. The network provides a platform for exchange and
representation of South Sudanese interests in culture, society, technology,
innovation, and business creating a basis for better communication and
cooperation. #ASKnet provides access to knowledge, media, archiving, and
promoting an open culture in South Sudan and neighbouring countries.
https://asknet.community
#ASKnet Access to Skills and Knowledge Network
Stay in touch!
CONTACT
bastian.walthierer@gmx.de
Email
xyz
Telegram / Signal
solarpunk.agency
Website
jodivrose@gmail.com
THANK YOU
#ASKTRAINING WEBINAR
BASTIAN WALTHIERER + JODI ROSE